This document outlines the steps and resources for a student oral history project at David C. Barrow Elementary. It discusses gathering community stories through video conferencing and digital recording. Students will conduct interviews over 3 days to capture stories and memories from alumni. Interview questions focus on exploring the subject's experience at Barrow Elementary. The final products will include publishing the oral histories online and creating a page to showcase the project.

1. David C. Barrow ElementaryOral History ProjectAndy PlemmonsMedia Specialisthttp://barrowmediacenter.wordpress.com

2. What is your story?Think of story from your life that you never want to forget.

3. A Student Perspective

4. Collaboration“Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success.” Author Unknown

5. Library of CongressVideo Conferencing:Gathering Community Storieshttp://bit.ly/3YkbA9

6. Untangling a planCC image http://www.flickr.com/photos/quinndombrowski/3989269214/

7. SchedulingBrainstorm listAnnouncements to whole facultyDays & TimesCalls & Emails

8. Kickoff

9. Technology Center: Digital Cameras & Audacity

10. Technology Center:Online Oral History

11. Exploring Oral History OnlineStory CorpsVeterans History ProjectGreat Chicago FireWhat Did You Do in the War, Grandma?Adult Voices, Children’s EyesTelling Their StoriesFind more resources at http://slidesha.re/bMYSmx

12. Primary Documents: Barrow’s History in Scrapbooks

13. Interview Etiquette & Question DevelopmentNational Day of Listening

14. Question DevelopmentStart with “what” and “how” for exploration

15. “Tell me more” can expand the story

16. Closed-ended questions get 1-2 word answers

17. Open-ended questions uncover a storyHow can these questions be tuned to better uncover the hidden stories?Where were you born?Is there a special object from school that has special significance to you?Did you have any traditions when you went to our school?Were there foods you liked in the lunchroom?Did you have recess?

18. Student Generated QuestionsWhat was a typical school day like?

19. What did students do for fun at recess?

20. What did you enjoy about school?

21. What were your favorite Barrow traditions?

22. What are your favorite memories or stories of Barrow?

23. What historical events happened when you were at Barrow?

24. How has your time at Barrow influenced you in your life?